Leave and Benefits Manager

The Benefits manager works with the Total Rewards team to execute Clarks strategy for its leave and absence as well as our benefits and wellness programs. This role requires a strategic and customer focused individual.**Responsibilities**+ Manage the Leave of Absence and Job Accommodation programs and serve as the subject matter expert within and outside the HR team+ Coordinate federal, state, and local jurisdictional leave and state pay (e.g., California, DC, San Francisco, and Washington State) with internal sick and leave policies+ Supervise Benefits and Leave Administrator+ Manage administration of Clarks H&W benefits and wellness programs. Oversee monthly invoice processes and compliance requirements. Develop and maintain vendor relationships for long term benefit strategies and administration as well as ongoing assessments and plan administration. Assist with implementation of new programs+ Partner with Corporate Communications on leave and benefit communications through multiple delivery channels (e.g., Intranet, recorded webinars/videos, and mailings). Participate in monthly Benefits 101 webinar+ Collaborate with HRIS to implement leave configuration changes in Workday**Basic Qualifications**+ 5+ years of progressive benefits experience; managerial experience preferred+ Extensive knowledge of federal and state requirements including paid Leave, ADA, ERISA and other benefit compliance requirements+ HRIS experience, preferably Workday+ Able to confidentially maintain personal information. Understands and respects the sensitive nature of information and manages this responsibility to ensure issues are handled discreetly, effectively and efficiently+ SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or related/similar certifications+ Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes**Preferred Qualifications**+ Self-starter, results oriented team player+ Ability to problem solve and negotiate outcomes+ Takes initiative and ownership of projects+ Strong research and data analysis techniques, including high proficiency with Excel+ Strong interpersonal and communications skills, capable of explaining concepts clearly+ Exceptional attention to detail and insistence on accuracy+ Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize workload+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite#LI-LG1Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, weve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.Learn more about Clark Construction (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/) .There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.Learn more about careers at Clark (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers) .Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States.Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance.**_Asset Solutions_****Altura Associates (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Altura)****Coda****Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Edgemoor/)****S2N Technology Group**_Building & Infrastructure_**Atkinson Construction (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Atkinson)****Shirley Contracting Company****C3M Power Systems (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/C3MExternal)****_Equal Opportunity Employer_**Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here: Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) and the Pay Transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.**_Authorization to Work_**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.**_Employment Information_**Construction work requires strenuous physical activity. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing several flights of stairs or ladders uninterrupted, working at extensive heights, lifting 50 pounds, repetitive lifting, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, working outdoors as required, seeing with clarity (naturally or with correction), having accurate depth perception and acceptable peripheral vision, and hearing sufficiently (naturally or with correction) to respond to verbal instruction, warning bells, and alarms.Without eliminating ANY of the above essential functions, are you able to fully perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation?If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any of the essential functions listed above, you must contact Human Resources immediately at (240) 653-2364Equal Opportunity Employer:Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.